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Saturday, May 25, 2013

Fusion - FAQs

FAQs 

Do I have to feel called to vocational ministry to attend Fusion?

NO! We believe all Christians are called to full-time ministry. However, not all Christians are called to serve as vocational ministers (pastors, missionaries, etc). Many students who have completed Fusion intend to be teachers, doctors, engineers or soldiers.  
 
Can I use my current scholarships and financial aid to help pay for Fusion?

MAYBE. Financial aid for students, including Title IV Funding (Federal Financial Aid), is available through Midwestern Baptist College for those who qualify. They will provide the necessary forms for you to complete. Fusion's total cost is $10,000 for the year, which includes tuition, room and board, training, all international transportation and living expenses.  
How do I raise funds?

Fusion also provides a fundraising guide to students who are accepted into the program. This includes lessons and templates on how to write support letters and how to use a PowerPoint presentation. You are only limited by your own creativity when it comes to raising funds. We do suggest that you start early.
  
How do I transfer credit to another college or university?

Credit transfer is facilitated by Midwestern Baptist College-SBC. All you have to do is ask the registrar to send your transcript to your school. Once your school receives the transcript, it is up to them to apply the credit to your current major.

Do I get to come home for Christmas?

YES.  Generally, the Christmas break begins around December 15.  You leave for your international assignment around January 10.  

Do I get to choose where I go overseas?

Fusion is committed to placing you where you are going to be most adequately used by God and where you are most likely to have a good experience. The Fusion application  process is designed to help you find that place of service. If during Phase One it becomes evident that you need to go to a Fusion international ministry site other than the one initially offered to you, then we will work with you to make it happen. 
 
Do I have to know a foreign language?
 
NO.  Foreign language experience is helpful but not required. Specifically seeking experience in Arabic, Albanian, Bengali, Dinka, Kurdish, Nepali, Poshto, Spanish and Urdu.

What is Ground School?

Ground School is Fusion’s “basic training.” It is 10 days of intensive discipline that is designed to help Fusion participants take their minds off themselves and onto the body of Christ. Ground School builds personal and corporate disciplines in the lives of students. It instills a powerful commitment to Christ and each other through Fusion customs and courtesies, high adventure team building, early rising, guard duty, physical training and intensive quiet times. Training of this caliber empowers students to be a catalytic follower of Jesus Christ.

Is Ground School difficult?
 
Ground School is challenging but manageable. It is designed to push you out of your comfort zone but not to “break” you. Ground School is an intense time of personal and team bonding. The Fusion Cadre leading Ground School have been through Fusion’s Ground School or have had similar experiences (Scott Brawner, Fusion founder, designed Ground School. Brawner is a United States Army Ranger, youth pastor and student mission team leader. Shawn Branscum, Fusion campus director, is a United States Marine, Iraqi Freedom Veteran and youth pastor). There is no reason anyone should not complete Ground School intact! 
 
Who can I contact with any other questions or needs?

For information on Fusion contact the Kansas City director Shawn Branscum at 816-414-3767 or sbranscum@mbts.edu or Barbara Key at (804) 219-1063 or bkey@imb.org.